Frosted Butterscotch Cookies Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseMethod
DishMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 All purpose flour2 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Baking soda1 Teaspoon
 Baking powder1/2 Teaspoon
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Packed brown sugar1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Shortening1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 2 slightly beaten eggs
 Vanilla1 Teaspoon
 1 8-oz. carton dairy sour cream
 Walnuts2/3 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Butter1 , browned

Directions

1. In a bowl combine flour, soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a mixing bowl beat brown sugar and shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed till combined. Add eggs and vanilla; beat till combined. Alternately add flour mixture and sour cream, beating after each addition. Stir in walnuts.
2. Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375° oven for 10 to 12 minutes or till edges are lightly browned. Cool cookies on a wire rack. Spread cooled cookies with Browned Butter Frosting. If desired, top each cookie with a walnut half.
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